Day 8 Bristol to Haw Bridge.

In brief, started damp but we had a good run out to Join route 41 at the M5 bridge over the Avon. Good to get out into the countryside again after negotiating the urban industrial lands. 

Did a few miles along the canal. 

The route is fairly level ( compared to Cornwall )  and we got a good rhythym going. Stopped for lunch in a wee cafe which was fine. Lovely cottages around here 

The rain started again at 4pm, we got to Haw bridge at 18.30. A tad damp. 

Discovered a major issue- no food on wednesdays says Julian reading food menu outside the Haw Bridge Inn.  What? You are joking. Went in to ask barmaid. Yes it was true. I had phoned to check they had room for our tents 2 weeks ago and that we were cycling. It seems you have to check everything. 

Nearest place is Red Lion nearly 2 miles away. We get tents up and showered then we jog it and get a lift for last 400 yds. Too late, chef has cleared up as very quiet tonight. Funny how "food served until 9" rarely means it. Luckily for us the owner made us a doorstep sandwich. Thank you Ann-marie Brooker, they were great!

For anyone going to this area the Red Lion has been under new ownership since march. There are tables for sitting out next to the river and a huge campsite nextdoor. ( which looks the biz )

Walked back to site then hit the sack, too tired to do blog. The Haw Bridge is a basic site and I cannot recommend it. 

It had been a good day and we had made good progress despite the rain. Shame the Inn let us down. 

Today 62 miles. 366 since Lands End.